Posted: 02.01.2010

Big developments from San Antonio and the 2010 National Cattlemens convention - including a Wisconsin educator stepping up as a committee leader.

Tonya Amen, an animal science professor at UW-River Falls, was selected by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Producers’ Council (YPC) to chair the Resolutions committee.

In a landmark vote, the board approved a new organization structure, as presented by the Governance Task Force. The board demonstrated confidence in NCBA by voting unanimously to approve a dues increase to help ensure the organization is on sound financial footing. Dues now start at $100 for cow-calf members. Feeder assessments increased from 10 cents to 12.5 cents per head. Earlier in the week, the Allied Industry Council also expressed its support of NCBA by voting to increase its member dues from $17,500 to $25,000.

More than 6,000 people attended this year’s convention in San Antonio, Texas.

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